1. Curriculum Vitae
John Alexander Smart ­ CSWIP 3.1/CWB Welding inspector
7/4 Rosebank Grove
Edinburgh
EH5 3QN
Telephone: 07722317508 Email : ​johnsmart1968@gmail.com
Actively looking for a QC and/or welding inspection role. Returned to the UK (UK citizen) after working and living in
Canada since November 2012. Employed at Alstar oilfield contractors to facilitate & implement a Quality Control
Department on site. This project was commenced, initially solely, until satisfactory requirements and procedures
were met and in place. Recruitment of the QC staff team then subsequent progression of the teams on-site training
and supervision.. Alstar oilfield contractors recent ABSA audit has proven that the department is achieving its aims
and goals , the company scored 99.3%. Prior to the development of the department the previous result was
significantly lower.With over 25 years experience in the welding/engineering industry and before moving into a QC
role was previously a multi coded pipe welder in a variety of environments such as oil and gas, nuclear, coal, petro
chemical and fabrication shops
Professional Qualifications & Training
● CSWIP 3.1 Level 2 Welding Inspector
● CWB Level 1 Welding Inspector - B31.3
● Redseal Journeyman welding certificate
● E. I. T. B. WELDING APPRENTICESHIP (1984-1987) NASEC Pipe & tube welding
● City & Guilds Part 2 Welding – Two Passes
● City & Guilds Part 3 Welding – Credit and Distinction
● First Aid & CPR/AED
● Confined Space with monitor & rescue
● H2S Alive
CORE SKILLS
● Welding processes and procedures
● Ability to interpret engineering drawings
● Proficient in understanding and navigating code books
● Problem solver / lateral thinker and analytically minded
● Strong computer and mathematical skills
● Effective mentoring & supervisory skills
● Motivation & team building skills
● Effective communication & negotiating skills
● Attention to detail & organised
● Efficient with time / task management
● Open minded / approachable
● Adaptable / flexible
● Dedicated, determined & resilient

2. EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Alstar Oilfield Contractors - QC coordinator/welding inspector
Hinton, Alberta, Canada
November 2012 – July 2015
Duties​:
● Reviewing ITPs
● Reviewing and implementing QC manual and management systems
● Inspection and QC report writing, record/log keeping and data input
● Liaising with clients pre,during and post project completion
● Implementing NCRs when required
● Weekly QC audits
● Witnessing hydro- static testing
● Reviewing client specifications
● Undertaking field visits for various clients in the oil/gas industry
● Checking wps, welders qualifications, dimensions, orientation, materials
● Visual inspection of welds
● Liaising with NDT companies and making sure all individuals are appropriately qualified and adhere to
correct procedures.
● Reviewing film and NDT reports daily
● Maintaining weld repair log
● Daily rod oven checks
● Welding parameter checks
● Supervising 20+ Welders and QC staff team
Echo Engineering Southern Limited - QC inspector
New Romney,Kent
May 2010 – Nov 7th 2012
Duties :
● Dimensional verification
● Orientation verification
● Material verification
● WPS and welder qualification checks
● Visual inspections
Echo Engineering Southern Limited - Coded Pipe Welder
New Romney,Kent
February 2009 – May 2010
Duties :
Welding pipe work, structural steelwork and pressure vessels in carbon steel, stainless steel and super duplex to BSEN
287-1 and ASME 1X to x-ray standards using GTAW, SMAW and GMAW and FCAW welding processes